Hotel & Restaurant Les Escondus

The eight room categories range from the Double Room and Standard Twin Room to their Premium versions, as well as Triple and Quadruple Rooms. All have a balcony with mountain views, a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV. Room sizes range from 12 to 28 m², and occupancy varies from two to four people. The family rooms combine a double bed with bunk beds or, in the Triple Room, a single bed.

The Treehouse stands out for its location near the stream and its minibar; its description also specifies bunk beds. The Premium categories offer more space than their Standard equivalents: the Double Room measures 20 m² compared with 12 m², while the Quadruple Room measures 28 m². The Premium Twin Rooms also have 20 m², compared with 12 m² for the Standard version. Bed configurations vary by category.

Ski enthusiasts have direct access to the slopes, ski storage, a ski school and an on-site equipment hire service. The hotel also sells lift passes. After a day in the mountains, you can enjoy the sauna, hammam or massage services. A terrace, a garden and outdoor furniture complement the communal areas, while a lift makes it easier to reach the upper floors.

The restaurant serves regional cuisine and the bar offers drinks; children's menus and meals for special dietary requirements are available on request. A continental or buffet breakfast is served every morning. Private on-site parking is free, and Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the property. Dogs are allowed on request, possibly for an additional charge. The property has facilities for guests with reduced mobility, including toilets with grab rails and wheelchair access. Luggage storage and room service complete the facilities.

Vars is a mountain resort in the Hautes-Alpes, in the Southern Alps. The Vars-les-Claux area brings together slopes, ski lifts and accommodation in a high-altitude landscape. In winter, the resort attracts skiers and families looking to enjoy the ski area; in warmer weather, alpine pastures and trails take over. The setting suits travellers who want to alternate outdoor activities with time in the village.

Several ski lifts are nearby, including the Écrins V6 cable car, 130 m away. Vars ski resort is 1.6 km away. For a nature outing, the Queyras Regional Natural Park and Écrins National Park offer hiking routes and alpine scenery. Montdauphin-Guillestre station, 12 km away, serves the valley; a car makes it easier to reach the surrounding areas and villages. The resort's shops and restaurants provide useful everyday amenities.

In winter, pack clothing suited to changing temperatures at altitude and enjoy the slopes when conditions are favourable. Summer is a good time for hiking, cycling and discovering the landscapes of the Queyras and Écrins. A day can be divided between a mountain walk and a break on a terrace in Vars. In spring and autumn, the trails have a quieter feel, but the opening times of the ski lifts and services vary by season.